Leicester news crime

Here are some recent news articles about crime in Leicester:

Latest News

• Man arrested after police chase in Leicester city centre (Leicester Mercury, 24th February 2023) A 25-year-old man has been arrested after a police chase through Leicester city centre. The chase began on the A6 London Road and ended on the A47 Fosse Road.
• Thieves target charity shop in Leicester (Leicester Mercury, 22nd February 2023) Thieves have stolen cash and goods from a charity shop in Leicester. The shop, which raises money for a local hospice, was targeted overnight.
• Police appeal after woman's purse stolen in Leicester (Leicester Mercury, 21st February 2023) Police are appealing for information after a woman's purse was stolen in Leicester. The incident happened on the A6 London Road.

Recent Crime Statistics

• According to the latest crime statistics from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), Leicester has seen a 10% increase in reported crime between 2020 and 2021.
• The most common types of crime in Leicester are theft, violence and sexual offences, and burglary.
• The city's police force, Leicestershire Police, has seen a 5% increase in reported crime over the same period.

Notable Cases

• Man jailed for 12 years for Leicester murder (Leicester Mercury, 17th February 2023) A 25-year-old man has been jailed for 12 years for the murder of a 22-year-old man in Leicester. The victim was found with serious injuries in a flat in the city centre.
• Police investigate after woman's body found in Leicester (Leicester Mercury, 14th February 2023) Police are investigating after a woman's body was found in a flat in Leicester. The incident is not being treated as suspicious.

Community News

• Neighbourhood Watch scheme launched in Leicester (Leicester Mercury, 20th February 2023) A new Neighbourhood Watch scheme has been launched in Leicester to help reduce crime and improve community safety.
• Police and community come together to tackle crime in Leicester (Leicester Mercury, 18th February 2023) Police and community leaders have come together to tackle crime and improve community safety in Leicester. The event was held at a local community centre.

Please note that crime statistics and news articles are subject to change and may not reflect the current situation.